Bioleft is an initiative developed by an interdisciplinary research team, made up of people with backgrounds in economics, agronomy, environmental science, genetics, law, collaborative research and communication. We work to encourage the development of transformations that are more sustainable and inclusive. The project was created by the CENIT Foundation together with the STEPS Centre, within the framework of the global project Transformative pathways to sustainability.

TEAM

Anabel Marín

Director

I am a researcher on issues linking innovation, science, technology and development. I am interested in the use of multidisciplinary approaches to address issues of economic and social development that are sustainable and inclusive, as well as the creation of products for dissemination. I work on transitions towards sustainability in industries related to natural resources, open science, private public linkages in agricultural biotechnology, opportunities for manufacturing innovation in Latin America, and the future of seeds in Argentina and Brazil.

Patrick van Zwanenberg

Associate researcher

I have a degree in Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Science and Technology Policy Studies. I combine tools from the social studies of science and technology with science policy. I am interested in the politics of knowledge, technology regulation and in how innovation processes can be transformed so that they better respond to social needs and values. I also participate in research on innovation and sustainable development in Latin America.

Almendra Cremaschi

Associate researcher

I am an Agronomist, graduated from the National University of La Plata. I am interested in issues related to rural development and family farming, as well as multidisciplinary work and participatory methodologies to address complex problems such as sustainability. In 2015, I started an MA in Agrarian Social Studies (FLACSO) and joined the project team “Pathways to sustainability”, where I work on seed sustainability.

Gustavo Schrauf

Advisor

I am Professor of the Chair of Genetics of the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires (FAUBA). Director of the Farm “Cultivos del Sur” FAUBA. Agronomist U.N. Rosario, Magister Scientiae INTA-UNRosario, Dr in Agricultural Sciences UBA.

Enrico Cresta

Advisor

I am an organic producer in the area of ​​Río Cuarto, Córdoba, president of the Cambio Rural Pampaorgánica Norte Group and member of the Directive Commission of the Argentine Movement for Organic Production.

Alex Edleson

Advisor

I am a biodinamic farmer. I produce vegetables and breed seeds. I’m co-founder of Granja Asociativa Valle Pintado and Trigo Limpio, an organic wheat coop. I’m a member of the Guardians of the Seeds group in El Bolsón. Since 2018 I coordinate the Initiative for Biodynamic Seeds in Argentina.

Julián Asinsten

Research assistant

I am an advanced student in Economics at the University of Buenos Aires. I work as a research assistant at the CENIT Foundation. I am interested in issues of economic development, technological change and innovation.

Leticia Schilman

Audiovisuals

I am a Bachelor of Communications. I teach at University of Buenos Aires, edit children’s books and produce cultural tv shows. I’ve worked for Canal Encuentro, Televisión Pública, TVE, Canal A y el canal de la Ciudad, among others.

Marcela Basch

Communications

I am a Bachelor of Letters, journalist and teacher. Since 2013 I have researched and covered topics of collaborative economies and free and open culture. I am the founder and editor of the portal El Plan C, and co-organizer of the Collaborative Economy Week and the Comunes international conference.